Cineplex President & CEO Ellis Jacob Retiring At End Of 2026
- Ellis Jacob will retire as President and CEO of Cineplex on December 31, 2026.
- Jacob has served over four decades, focusing on making Cineplex a leading Canadian company.
- The Board praised Jacob for transforming Cineplex into one of the best operators in the movie theatre industry.
- Jacob expressed pride in building Cineplex for Canadian movie fans, stating, 'I move forward with immense pride in what we’ve built.
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The cinema giant Cineplex announces the retirement of its President and CEO, Ellis Jacob, at the end of next year. A change that, according to industry observers, marks the end of an era for the company.
Cineplex President & CEO Ellis Jacob Retiring At End Of 2026
It’s the end of an era at Canada’s biggest theater circuit Cineplex with longstanding President and CEO Ellis Jacob set to retire on Dec. 31, 2026. Jacob is a well-respected exhibitor in Hollywood distribution circles, and the former Chairman of the National Association of Theatre Owners (now named Cinema United). He’ll assist with the transition to new leadership until the end of next year. “After thoughtful consideration, I welcome this ne…

Movie theatre 'visionary': Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob praised as he plans retirement
TORONTO — Movie theatre giant Cineplex Inc. says president and chief executive Ellis Jacob will retire at the end of next year, in what industry watchers say marks the end of an era for the company.
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